✓ Up to date as of October 13, 2026

Museum Pass Istanbul is the official five-day pass for state museums in Istanbul, sold on muze.gov.tr, covering Topkapı Palace with the Harem, the Archaeological Museums and other museums with one ticket.

What it helps with

• One ticket for Istanbul’s state museumsThe pass covers Topkapı Palace with the Harem, the Istanbul Archaeological Museums, the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts and other state museums.
• Skipping ticket queues at the museumsWith the pass you go straight to the entrance gate instead of queueing at the ticket office of each museum.
• Visiting at your own pace over several daysThe five days start from the first museum entry, not from the purchase date.

About Museum Pass Istanbul (muze.gov.tr)

The pass is sold by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism through muze.gov.tr, its app and museum entrances. It costs about 6,500 TL (April 2026) and is valid for five days from the first museum entry. It covers most state museums in Istanbul, including Topkapı Palace with the Harem, the Istanbul Archaeological Museums, the Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum, the Mosaic Museum and the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts. The Hagia Sophia main floor, Basilica Cistern, Dolmabahçe Palace and Galata Tower are not included.

Key Features

• One pass: State museums in Istanbul with a single ticket.
• Five days from first use: The validity starts at the first entry.
• Topkapı and Harem: Both are included in the pass.
• Official sales: Sold on muze.gov.tr, in the app and at museums.

How to Get Started

1. Open muze.gov.tr or the official app and choose Museum Pass Istanbul.
2. Pay by card and save the pass on your phone.
3. Scan the pass at the entrance gate of the first museum to start the five days.
4. Plan the remaining museums within five days of that first entry.